Adam Oates built Hall of Fame career on passing the puck




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Summary: TORONTO , Adam Oates was devastated. Growing up in Toronto just wanting to play hockey, his chances of being drafted into the NHL came and went. "I didn't get drafted. You're a Canadian kid, that's all that matters," Oates said. "You go to high school, 'Did you get drafted yesterday?' 'No.' That's devastating for a kid in Canada, in Toronto. My parents [said], 'Hey, keep playing.